Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Percentage of Johnson County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Johnson County, Kentucky.
In Johnson County, 29.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This proportion is higher than the national average of 17%. Data shows a life expectancy of 69.4 years, which is shorter than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, lower than the state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. Access to care includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, there are 194 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These figures represent the documented health landscape of the region based on federal data sets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.